Rotary Sunrise, Rotary of Tortola finish in dramatic tie

October 6, 2016 by

By BVI Mile Split /Dean Greenaway

Philomena "Philo" Robertson, leads a pack on the College Classic Series Course PHOTO by Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway

Philomena “Philo” Robertson, leads a pack on the College Classic Series Course. Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

While Gayle Lindsay, a former 400/800m was on holiday visiting her twin sister and churning out a victory in the process and Reuben Stoby was continuing his winning ways, the Rotary Sunrise Club was putting the pedal to the metal to tie defending champions Rotary Club of Tortola, who hadn’t lost a Service Clubs Cross Country race in the last 11 seasons of the Mourant Ozannes College Classic Series.

In pulling off the surprise performance, Rotary Sunrise, placed four of its runners in the top six, to score 38 points and tied the Rotary Club of Tortola who also had 38.

“One of the most exciting part of the race was in two particular areas – the One Mile Division and the Service Clubs Cross Country division,” noted race director Stephanie Russ Penn. “Sam Potgieter continues to dominate the event running a tremendous mile in 6 minutes and 34.2 seconds, improving on the 6:42.2 he ran in the first race. Then, something we haven’t seen before, the Rotary Club Sunrise pushing the Rotary Club of Tortola. They came out really strong this race No. 2 and that added a little fire to that category, because it’s up in the air as to who will be the overall champion as they are now closer then they’ve even been with the Rotary Club of Tortola leading by one. So, I’m excited to see what will happen next and looking forward to the season as it progresses.”

In the 2 Miles race, Lindsay ran a time of 13 minutes and 38.50 seconds as the fastest woman and placed fifth overall of all the 175 entrants in the segment.

“I don’t think I’ve run two miles before but I can run a mile under six minutes,” Lindsay said. “It was a good race and the course was nice-a nice downhill on the way back. It was nice to have a good turnout with all the kids and different age groups. A nice race.”

Overall winner and defending champ Stoby was first across the line in 11:28.56.

“I was hoping to chase the record but I had a really poor start, didn’t get to start my watch properly, several persons were in front of me and it took a while to really get into my stride so that sort of affected me,” Stoby explained, noting that he’ll have to get out faster next time. “I try not to go too hard because I still have to worry about the hill, so I don’t want to got that route, but, apparently, I’ll have to do that just to get away from the bunch.”

Race Results

ONE MILE (Under 9 & 11)
Boys: 1. Sam Potgieter, 6:34.56. 2. Malik Christopher. 6:58.20. 3. Kael Chalwell, 7:06.41. 4. Jahneal Frett, 7:07.40. 5. Charlie Potgieter, 7:10.20. 6. Jahnear Frett, 7:25.53. 7. Rush Broderick, 7:31.50. 8. Latriel Williams, 7:36.97. 9. Niklaus Vorgel, 7:41.19. 10. Antuwn Maduro, 7:41.71. 11. Roman Nibbs, 8:17.94. 12. Graton Grant, 8:32.65. 13. Caleb Quayle, 8:34.12. 14. Shamoi Dore, 9:23.32. 15. Connor Chalwell, 9:24.12. 16. Koida Lake, 9:36.60. 17. Barnaby Killourhy, 9:53.33. 18. Zaed Chalwell, 10:01.10. 19. Zaviyon Beazer, 10:01.99. 20. Samuel Sorrentino, 10:34.43. 21. Joshua Tobin, 11:27.15. 22. Oliver Tobin, 11:29.67. 23. Seun Frett, 11:58.72. 24. T’Cari John, 11:59.16. 25. William Sorrentino, 12:33.97. 26. Alex Sorrentino, 15:25.33. (Also participating: Danny Henderson, and Jamal Harry.)

Girls: 1.Asia McMaster, 8:06.10. 2. Nejma Robinson, 8:07.68. 3. Chanecia Pinnock, 8:23.40. 4. Martha Killourhy, 8:35.28. 5. Olivia Quayle, 8:36.69. 6. Kassa Lake, 9:14.31. 7. Taryn Augustine, 9:41.15. 8. Sofia Chilton, 9:59.75. 9. Jomauria Levon, 10:24.53. 10. M’kenzii Crabbe10:26.16. 11. Destiny Davis, 10:32.48. 12. Amelie Tobin, 10:35.18. 13. Elizabeth Ormond, 10:37.37. 14. Alea Williamson, 10:51.63. 15. Raina Chalwell, 11:42.53. 16. Kijana Callwood, 11:43.11. 17. Kei Lake, 11:50.95. 18. Nia Wallace, 11:52.77. 19. Amarisa McLauren, 11:59.79. 20. Olivia Plaxton, 12:05.00. 21. Reidiance Donovan, 12:11.50. 22. Lorelei Esser, 12:15.96. 23. Michaela Hastings, 12:20.56. 24. Catrin Jones, 12:21.36

Click for Complete 1 Mile Race Results

TWO MILE:
Open Men: 1. Reuben Stoby, 11:28.56. 2. Julius Farley, 12:09.86. 3. Samuel Romney, 12:10.35. 4. Zebalon McLean, 13:26.82. 5. Adrian Dale, 14:02.17. 6. Patrick Ormond, 14:27.61. 7. Reu Rhymer, 14:36.63. 8. Claudius Rhymer, 14:38.23. 9. Donald Stone, 14:56.55. 10. Luka Chalwell, 15:17.92. 11. Jayden Augustine, 15:48.46. 12. Wanyae Belle, 15:50.90. 13. Chris Potgieter, 15:54.88. 14. Alric Smith, 15:56.89. 15. Chad Willock, 16:16.36. 16. Jerry Thomas, 16:28.74. 17. Elvette Dore Sr., 17:15.28. 18. Greg Romney, 17:34.83. 19. John Cullimore, 18:08.37. 20. Aaron Harry, 18:32.63. 21. Howard Moore, 19:32.22. 22. Jim Cullimore, 20:28.50. 23. Owen Graham, 20:53.92. 24. Bill Kinkead, 22:08.06. 25. Michael Fay, 23:47.07. 26. Barry Leon, 23:47.50. 27. Matai Frett, 28:24.28.

Open Females: 1. Gayle Lindsay, 13:38.50. 2. Claire Banks, 14:46.08. 3. Katrina Lindsay, 14:47.43. 4. Gillian Plaxton, 15:09.43. 5. Kay Reddy, 16:25.18. 6. Philomena Robertson, 17:12.18. 7. Jahtivya Williams, 17:33.52. 8. Zoe Bickerton, 18:09.05. 9. Sarah Duncan, 18:17.93. 10. Angela Burnett-Penn, 18:41.72. 11. Laura Dore, 19:49.69. 12. Debbie Dagou, 19:57.34. 13. Clair Burke, 20:09.18. 14. Rosa Alderto, 20:59.99. 15. Claire Santillan, 21:24.74. 16. Akeela McMaster, 21:27.25. 17. Amy Quayle, 21:33.28. 18. Lynelle Gumbs, 22:24.95. 19. Shirley Liburd, 22:29.35. 20. Khiayah Doward, 23:26.13. 21. Abriel Magloire, 23:34.47. 22. Michelle Dennis, 24:15.06. 23. Sophie Dabbs, 24:51.32. 24. Denise Frett, 30:04.72. 25. Lee-Ann Hall, 33:00.61. 26. Jennifer Thomas, 33:31.62.

Click for Complete 2 Mile Race Results

Cross Country
Primary Schools Teams: Cedar School Primary (CS), Francis Lettsome Primary (FLPS), Joyce Samuel Primary (JSPS), Pelican Gate (PG), Willard Wheatley (WWPS) 1. M’khori Crabbe (JSPS), 17:08.99. 2. Jahshani Farrington (FLPS), 17:22.99. 3. Kianjah Roberts (JSPS), 20:43.90. 4. Makeda Gumbs (JSPS), 20:44.10. 5. Jesse Cockburn (JSPS), 20:46.18. 6. Jahnare Farrington (FLPS), 21:30.96. 7. Jessimee Estridge (FLPS), 22:18.91. 8. Kavon Wheatley (FLPS), 22:48.09. 9. Jahmarley Frett (WWPS), 22:48.36. 10. Rickie Haywood (FLPS), 22:58.54. 11. Jayden Fahie (JSPS), 23:06.73. 12. Angel Beato (JSPS), 23:24.67. 13. Cheyanne Castello (FLPS), 24:22.07. 14. Anica Penn (JSPS), 25:17.28. 15. Shinique Robin (JSPS), 27:01.90. 16. Sanjay Henry (JSPS), 27:20.15. 17. Kjornni Daniel (JSPS), 27:31.03. 18. Litzy Beato (JSPS), 27:31.24. 19. Alexander Frett (WWPS), 30:55.66.

Points: 1. Joyce Samuel Primary Team 1, 19.  2. Francis Lettsome, 33.  3. Joyce Samuel Primary Team 2, 65. 4. Willard Wheatley, 25 (2 participants).

Secondary Schools Teams: Cedar School (CS), Elmore Stoutt Carlisle House (C), St. Georges (St.G): 1. Liam Blok (CS), 12:40.07. 2. Sean Wong (CS), 16:18.74. 3. Tola Broderick (CS), 19:51.32. 4. Johannes Blok (CS), 27:34.56

Points: By Teams/Houses: 1. Cedar School

Service Clubs
Rotaract Club (RC), Rotary of Road Town (RR), Rotary Sunrise of Road Town (RS), Rotary of Tortola, (RT): Michael Killourhy (RT), 12:34.14, 2. Saungie Liburd (RC), 14:40.67. 3. Stacy-Ann Wynter (RT), 16:54.64. 4. Marvin Flax (RS), 18:14.22. 5. Adenike Flax (RS), 18:38.27. 6. Tamara Cameron (RS), 19:00.97. 7. Allison Gumbs (RC), 20:38.86. 8. Audley Maduro (RT), 21:31.88. 9. Jevaughn Rymer (RC), 21:53.27. 10. Richard Parsons (RR), 22:06.91. 11. Sonjah Thompson (RS), 22:34.11. 12. Patrick Thompson (RS), 22:34.43. 13. Monique Peters (RS), 24:46.48. 14. Jolly-Lou Schwartz (RT), 25:24.47. 15. Selwyn Dawson (RC), 26:44.05. 16. Mitsy Ellis (RT), 27:51.75

Points:  1. Rotary of Sunrise, 33. 2. Rotary of Tortola, 38.  2. Rotaract, 24 (3 participants). 4. Rotary of Road Town, 10 (1 participant)

Community Partners
BVI Swim Team (BVISWIM), Cedar School Parents/Teachers (CSPTA), Digicel (D), H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Joyce Samuel Parent/Teachers (JSPTA), Limitless Fitness (LF), Montessori Parent/Teachers (MPTA), Pelican Gate Parent/Teacher (PGPTA).
1. Kedrick Matthew (DIG), 13:37.75. 2. Al Broderick (Cedar PTA), 14:19.62. 3. Juliane Potgieter (MPTA), 14:45.55. 4. Jessica Broderick (CPT), 15:24.59. 5. Anna Kinkead (CPT), 16:35.64. 6. Rhiannon Jones (CPT), 16:40.47. 7. Earle Henry (HLSCC), 18:21.18. 8. Matthew Cockburn (JPTA), 18:28.84. 9. Elizabeth Buratti (MPTA), 20:42.56. 10. Ariana Forbes (LF), 20:48.90. 11. Chris Graham (CPT), 20:53.99. 12. Martin Cherry (HLSCC), 21:16.90. 13. Erika Creque (LF), 21:31.33. 14. Lenette Lewis (HLSCC), 22:21.69. 15. Daryl Flanders (HLSCC), 22:30.43. 16. Christine Esser (MPTA), 23:12.51. 17. Vergel Meachel (PGPTA), 23:45.87. 18. Agustus Pond (DIG), 23:46.73. 19. Orlandette Crabbe (JPTA), 28:22.36. 20. Bernice Magloire (DIG), 29:25.74. 21. Sean Henry (JPTA), 29:48.46. 22. Marian Blok (CPT), 30:05.73. 23. Myron Hastings (PGPTA), 30:55.91. 24. Andrea Grant (JPTA), 31:22.25. 25. Isis Daniel (JPTA), 31:59.63. 26. Beverly Cupid (DIG), 33:25.57. 27. Mark Jones (CPTA), 38:21.25

Points: 1. Cedar School PTA Team-1, 43.  2. Joyce Samuel PTA, 95. 3. HLSCC, 48 (4 participants), 4. Digicel, 64 (4 participants). 5. Montessori PTA, 28 (3 participant).   6. Pelican Gate PTA, 39 (2 participants).

For more information about the race series, please contact Mrs. Russ Penn, 852-7216.

OCTOBER
15 HLSCC Race Series -Race 2 – VG Valley, Virgin Gorda
22 HLSCC Race Series- Race 3- Tor Paraquita Bay, Tortola

NOVEMBER
5 HLSCC Race Series -Race 3 – VG – FINALE Valley, Virgin Gorda
12 HLSCC Race Series- Race 4- TOR- FINALE Paraquita Bay, Tortola

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Participants at third Physical Literacy workshop call for national health and fitness policies

October 4, 2016 by
Participants of the 3rd Physical Literacy workshop hosted by the BVIOC Sept 27-28. Photo: BVIOC

Participants of the 3rd Physical Literacy workshop hosted by the BVI Olympic Committee Sept 27-28. Photo: BVIOC

A two-day Physical Literacy workshop came to a successful conclusion on September 28. The interactive seminar organized by the BVI Olympic Committee and conducted by Drew Mitchell, Director of Physical Literacy for the Sport for Life Society in Canada, was the third session in a campaign which looks at “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.” – The International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014.

In attendance were representatives from the Ministry of Health & Social Development (elderly caregivers, nurses, social workers), Ministry of Education & Culture (Day Care Center and Pre-School teachers and managers, Physical Education teachers, prison officers, Liaison officers for healthy schools) and Sport Federations.

“From information gathered from the evaluation submitted by the participants, there is a clamor for national legislation that will govern Physical Literacy from the Day Care to the senior level,” said Ms Angeleta Bernard, event coordinator. “As a result of this session, 7 new projects have emerged which will be rolled out as and when the details and logistics are completed.”

“Much has been learned at this workshop,” said attendee Ms. Yonette Adams Wintz, Director, New Life Learning Centre. “We focused on the development of the whole child which includes health and fitness. It would be excellent to see national policies on health and fitness put in place and implemented to benefit everyone in the community, starting from early childhood to old age. We need to see action since a healthy community builds a healthy nation/ territory. However, we will need support from the entire community if the resulting projects are to get off the ground and succeed.”

Recommendations by participants included that Physical Education should be taught at least three times per week, monitored free play should be an integral part of Day Care and pre-School routines, each school should have a PE teacher, and that PE teachers should assist in day care centers when and where possible.

Certificates were awarded to the participants who commended both the presenter, Mr. Mitchell and the BVIOC for introducing Physical Literacy to the nation.

The fourth workshop on periodization of sport training will be held in February 2017. Interested parties should contact the BVI Olympic Committee on 494 6920 for more information and to reserve their space.

The first session took place in February and covered the key factors pertinent to athlete development and the 5 basic ‘S’s of training and performance – Stamina (Endurance), Strength, Speed, Skill, and Suppleness (Flexibility).

The second session, which took place in May, focused on discussing the project outlines in the areas of Sport, Health and Education that followed on from the first workshop.

The Physical Literacy Workshops are supported by the Sport for Life Society of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health.

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VI swimmers net spectacular results at St Thomas Swim Meet

October 4, 2016 by

Source: VINO

The Virgin Islands' swim team in St Thomas, USVI. Mrs Simone Foster (left) of Harneys is seen presenting a sponsorship check to the VI swimmers at the St Thomas Meet. Photo: Provided

The Virgin Islands’ swim team in St Thomas, USVI. Mrs Simone Foster (left) of Harneys is seen presenting a sponsorship check to the VI swimmers at the St Thomas Meet. Photo: Provided

Six Virgin Islands’ swimmers competed in the St Thomas 2016 October Opener Swim meet with spectacular swims and numerous personal best times last weekend in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

Swimming for Team Virgin Islands (VI) were Jaden Marshall, Keon Sampson, Kurt Salapare, Kassia Nichols, Khadija Sampson, and Arianna Angus and Coach Elsworth Phillip said he was happy with the many new personal best times.

Khadijah Sampson, competing in the U8 Division led the way with first place finishes in the 25m Freestyle event (21.19), 25m Breaststroke (25.99 new PB), 100M Freestyle (1:39.49) and a second place in the 25m Butterfly (22.71).

It was the team’s first meet since April and Elsworth pointed out that his team still has quite a bit of work to do heading into the OECS swimming Championships next month in St Vincent.

Jaden Marshall won the Boys 11-12 50m Breaststroke in a time of 45.13, which was a new PB and also finished first in the 50m Butterfly with a new PB of 42.29.

Arianna Angus claimed first place in the 11-12 Girls 100m Butterfly in a time of 1:41.69 (new PB) and in the 50m version with a new PB of 41.79.

Official Meet Results

Event Swimmer Place

Finals Time

 Achievement
Boys 11-12 50Meter Freestyle Jaden Marshall 2nd

32.62

PB
Boys 11-12 50Meter Freestyle Kurt Salapare 3rd

33.63

PB
Boys 13 and Over 50Meter Freestyle Keon Sampson 4th

37.14

PB
Girls 8 & Under 25meter Freestyle Khadija Sampson 1st

21.19
Girls 11-12 50 Meter Breaststroke Kassia Nichols 2nd

45.04

PB
Boys 11-12 50 Meter Breaststroke Jaden Marshall 1st

45.13

PB
Boys 11-12 50 Meter Breaststroke Kurt Salapare 2nd

45.73

PB
Boys 13 & Over 50 Meter Breaststroke Keon Sampson 2nd

49.61

PB
Girls 8 & Under 25meter Breaststroke Khadija Sampson 1st

25.99

PB
Girls 11-12 100 Meter Butterfly Arianna Angus 1st

1:41.69

PB
Boys 11-12 50 Meter Backstroke Kurt Salapare 2nd

41.99
Girls 8 & Under 100 meter Freestyle Khadija Sampson 1st

1:39.49
Girls 11-12  100 meter Freestyle Kassia Nichols 4th

1:24.31

PB
Boys 11-12  100 meter Freestyle Jaden Marshall 2nd

1:19.59

PB
Boys 11-12 100 meter Freestyle Kurt Salapare 3rd

1:19.87

PB
Boys 13 & Over 100 meter Freestyle Keon Sampson 3rd

1:30.31

PB
Boys 11-12 50 Meter Butterfly Jaden Marshall 1st

42.29

PB
Girls 11-12 50 Meter Butterfly Arianna Angus 1st

41.79

PB
BOYS 13 & Over 50 Meter Butterfly Keon Sampson 4th

44.57

PB
Girls 8 & Under 25meterButterfly Khadija Sampson 2nd

22.71
Girls 11-12 100 Meter Breaststroke Kassia Nichols 2nd

1:42.63

PB
Girls 11-12 100 Meter IM Arianna Angus 2nd

1:34.79

PB
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Islanders F.C., Sugar Boys, Wolues and Rebels get ahead in BVIFA National League weekend action

October 4, 2016 by

By BVIFA

Anselm Joseph heads home for Old Madrid as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Rebels in the 2016 BVIFA National League. Photo: BVISports.com

Anselm Joseph heads home for Old Madrid as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Rebels in the 2016 BVIFA National League. Photo: BVISports.com

The Islanders F.C. got the weekend’s action in the National League on the A.O. Shirley Ground, with their third straight win, 4-0, with the Panthers being the latest to be outplayed by perennial league Champions.

Results of Saturday, October 1

Avondale Williams smashed home a 25-yard half volley to open the scoring in just the 4th minute, although it took the league leaders another 20 minutes to double their advantage, mainly thanks to some heroics in the Panthers goal by young debutant, Phillip Jules.

He, though, was powerless to stop the unmarked Kevin Fisher from making it 2-0 from close range at the far post in the 25th minute, latching on to a cross from Marcus Lake. Jules was not to be blamed for the third goal four minutes later either when Fisher, again unmarked, was allowed to control and had no blame as Fisher controlled Jamal Sergeants’ free kick and fired home.

The Panthers held their illustrious opponents at bay for almost the entire second half until Rohan Lennon controlled a long ball from Andy Davis, rounded the keeper, substitute Edgber Isaac, and made it 4-0 in added time at the end of the game.

The Sugar Boys then ran out as 5-1 winners of a tempestuous affair against One Love F.C.

Three red cards and numerous yellows punctuated a gripping match that had seen the team’s inseparable at half time, 1-1, with Derol Redheads early opener cancelled out by a long range drive from Richard Morgan.

Lenroy Murray was the first to get his marching orders and, although One Love were now down to ten men, they had a go-ahead goal disallowed before Mohammed Kashour put the Boys 2-1 up in the 53rd minute. Roger Roberts made it 3-1 in the 73rd minute, before Richard Morgan was given his marching orders in the 75th, scything down Terrence Nanton in the penalty box.

Leonard Davis made no mistake from the spot to make it 4-1 and, before the game was done, One Love’s Craig Sinclair was also sent off for a rash tackle on Kashour.

Results of Sunday, October 2

The Wolues demolished a disorganized Virgin Gorda United, 5-1, with Kevin Carragher scoring the first with a deflected long range shot in the 5th minute. The cushion of a second goal came in the 30th minute when Leo Forte was first to react after Camille Benjamin had half blocked a shot from Xavier Arnougili.

Both teams had several chances to score during the second half and despite being reduced to ten men with the sending off of Troy Williams, Xavier John gave VG a lifeline in the 81st minute, making it 2-1. However, the Wolues were always dangerous on the break and the introduction of Alessandro Palladino paid dividends for the Wolues as he netted in the 80th minute to restore the two goal advantage. Forte grabbed his second in the 87th to make it 4-1 and Pallandino rounded things out in the 89th with his second and the Wolues 5th.

The last game of the weekend saw the Rebels maintain a 100% start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Old Madrid courtesy of two first half goals, Kevaughn Watson in the 19th minute and Howard Johnson in the 25th.

Anselm Joseph nodded home in the 51st minute for Old Madrid, but there would be no further scoring.

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VI Volleyball Association to hold AGM and elections

October 4, 2016 by

By Virgin Islands Volleyball Association

screenshot-2016-10-04-12-18-13The Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (“VIVA”) is hereby informing the public of its Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 at 6 pm at Department of Youth And Sports Conference Room.

The AGM and Elections process will be governed by the following rules:
• The Officers to be elected to the Executive Committee are the President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Public Relations Officer and Two (2) Players Representatives.

• Each Team is entitled to nominate a maximum of two (2) person for each post on the Executive Committee.

• Any person elected to the Executive Commitee, shall hold office for four (4) years or until their successors have been duly elected.

• All Teams should decide on a list of nominees for appointment to the Executive committee.

• All nominees MUST communicate acceptance of their nomination to the Association prior to the AGM.

• ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO bvivolleyball@yahoo.com BY 25TH OCTOBER, 2016. NO OTHER FORM OF NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO EXCEPTIONS.

• All Teams registered in the VIVA domestic league during the election year, and is in good standing, shall be entitled to be represented at the AGM by two (2) delegates, both of whom shall be eligible to vote and hold office.

• Teams currently not in Good standing should submit payment of registration fees to the Association by October 14th, 2016 in order to be entitled to the privilege of participating in the election process.

• Each delegate of a Team shall be entitled to one vote per office.

• Voting shall be done by way of secret ballot.

• A nominee who is absent from the AGM but has previously communicated consent to being nominated remains eligible for nomination to the Executive body.

• There shall be no voting by proxy.

• All votes shall be tallied and announced at the AGM.

Any individual seeking further information or clarification of the aforementioned rules can contact the Ms. Kisheba Sprauve, Secretary or Sabinah Clement, president at bvivolleyball@yahoo.com.

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BVI tennis players dominate Banco Popular Jr Tennis Tournament

September 28, 2016 by

Sources: BVITA/BVI Platinum

Harsh Banthia U14 and U16 Champion and Deandre Baijnauth U12 Champion of the Banco Popular Jr Tennis Tournament 2016 hosted in St Thomas, Sept 23 – 25. Photo: BVITA

Players from the British Virgin Islands Tennis Association dominated the court at the Banco Popular Jr. Tennis Tournament in every category they were registered in.

The tournament, which was hosted over the weekend, September 23-25 in St. Thomas, saw six local athletes participating in three of five of the categories – the Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 categories. The other categories were Under 10 and Under 8.

Deandre Baijnauth won the Under 12 championships and Harsh Banthia dominated in both the Under 14 and Under 16 championships.

The other members of the BVI team were Adrian Baijnauth, Dmoni Green, Jahmal Bertie and Malcolm DaBreo.

The BVI team was said to be the most popular team at the tournament, which saw other teams coming from St. Thomas and St. John.

President of the Association, Carol Mitchell shared sentiments from the audience, who stated that the BVI team brought out the competitive spirit of the tournament.

“They all worked hard and they deserve it,” said President Carol.

Results:
Under 12
Deandre Baijnauth defeated Brad Robinson 6-4,6-2 and Christian Beicher 6-4, 6-3 and went on to win against Krishna Daswani 6-2, 6-0.

Under 14
Harsh Banthia defeated Biton Charles 6-0, 6-0; Azad Daswani 6-1, 6-0 and won the championship by defeating Luca Hotze 6-2.6-2

Under 16
Harsh Banthia defeated Adrian Baijnauth 6-0, 6-0; and took the championship match against Luca Hotze 6-2, 6-2;

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Stoby, Brownsdon win College Classic Series opening race

September 28, 2016 by

By VINO

Winners of the opening College Classic Series race on Virgin Gorda, Reuben J. A. Stoby (left) and Kathleen Brownsdon. Photo: Provided

Winners of the opening College Classic Series race on Virgin Gorda, Reuben J. A. Stoby (left) and Kathleen Brownsdon. Photo: Provided

Some 37 runners, including two from Tortola, took to the start line for the opening race of the College Classic Series on Virgin Gorda on Saturday September 24, 2016.

Reuben J. A. Stoby registered a personal best in taking victory while Kathleen Brownsdon was first for females.

Stoby ran a blistering pace to complete the two-mile distance in 10:38.23, smashing his personal best of 11:22.

“I came here to run under eleven minutes and am so excited to have run that personal best time,” said Stoby, who found himself coming just 10 seconds short of the course record, 10:28.1.

“I had no idea what the record was and I just wanted to run under 11 minutes. I ran a personal best 11:22 last year on Tortola so to now run more than 40 seconds faster is quite remarkable,” said Stoby.

Finishing a surprise second was youngster Aaron Leslie who clocked 11:33.3, while veteran road runner Emrol Amsterdam took third in 11:50.1.

Marlon Felix (12:32.1) and Deron Leslie (12:49.8) were fourth and fifth respectively.

Meanwhile, Brownsdon’s time was 14:08.1. Mariah Christian took second in 14:38.2 and J’Sally O’Neal third in 16:09.4.

‘Marathon woman’ Philomena Robertson traveled over from Tortola and recorded a fourth place finish in 16:23.9 .

The next race of the College Classic Series on Virgin Gorda is October 15, 2016.

Full results can be accessed on Webscorer.

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VI Volleyball Association Scouting New Talent

September 27, 2016 by

By: BVI Platinum

DYAS Industrial Volleyball Tournament Photo Credit: BVI Platinum News

DYAS Industrial Volleyball Tournament
Photo: BVI Platinum News

The Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) is monitoring the participants of this year’s Industrial Volleyball League, which was officially declared open on September 22 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.

The tournament, which is a collaboration between the association and the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, kicked off with a total of 12 teams from both the private and public sectors.

In an interview with President of VIVA, Ms. Sabina Clement, she explained that the association will be monitoring this tournament and scouting new talent. “We can’t go around handpicking volleyball athletes like other countries do, so it’s from these forums that highlight potential athletes for our national teams. It’s a great way to spot talent.”

According to Ms. Clement, “One of our mandates as the volleyball association is to foster the playing of volleyball. The more volleyball that’s played, the more involvement there is and the more people get interested in the sport.”

The tournament will see each team battle on the court every Tuesday and Thursday until the championships on November 17th.

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Wolues, Rebels, One Love, and Islanders secure weekend wins

September 27, 2016 by

By BVI Football Association

Wolues F.C. vs Old Madrid F.C at BVIFA 2016 National League match on September 24. Photo: BVISports.com

Wolues F.C. vs Old Madrid F.C at BVIFA 2016 National League match on September 24. Photo: BVISports.com

Whilst many awaited the mouthwatering clash between the Islanders F.C. and the Sugar Boys F.C. the match of the weekend was the first game on Saturday 24th September, between the Wolues F.C. and Old Madrid.

In the first thirty minutes of the game, the only excitement to get the crowd engaged was the appearance of two paragliders landing on the A.O. Shirley Ground, apparently diverted from their attended target of Nanny Cay by a lack of wind.

However, after two goals were disallowed for offside, just two corners, both to Old Madrid and only one shot on target, Kenmore Peters arrived at the far post, unmarked, to head home a Sheldon Harry free kick in the 35th minute.

Leo Forte almost leveled for the Wolues moments later as he burst through the midfield towards goal only to be denied by a last gasp tackle from Courtney Johnson as he lined up his shot.

A delightful interchange of passes between Timothy Parsons and Xavier Arnougili saw the latter fire inches wide to sound further alarm bells in the Old Madrid defense, which had up until the dyeing moments of the first half, been expertly organized by Danny Joseph.

The Wolues finally got a deserved equalizer in the 64th minute when Christopher Farmer fired home a volley from an acute angle, latching onto a half clearance following a Rory Greenan free kick.

Peters almost put Old Madrid back in front with a diving header, but in the 68th minute, substitute Noel Maxwell put the Wolues up 2-1 with a curling effort evading the dive of Dion Clarke in the Madrid goal.

In the 80th minute Peters arrived unmarked again at the Wolues far post to nod home the equalizer after a free kick from the Madrid left deceived Andre Gaymes in the Wolues goal, but James Drury secured all three points for the Wolues with a 25-yard free kick, which went up and over the wall and past the despairing Clarke to make it 3-2 in the 87th minute.

The Rebels F.C. then made a winning start to their campaign with a 3-1 victory over VG United, with a first half goal scored by Michael Baptichon, cancelled out by Xavier John in the 64th minute before Howard Johnson restored the advantage a minute later and Baptichon scored his second and the Rebels third in the 80th minute.

On Sunday, Uriah Jnr. Baptiste put One Love on the way to a 3-1 win over the Panthers, scoring in the 33rd minute, before two second half goals from Richard Morgan confirmed the win, despite Kenny Emmanuel giving the Panthers reason to hope for at least a share of the points with his 66th minute equalizer.

The Islanders then secured a 2-0 win over arch rivals, the Sugar Boys with goals from Kevin Fisher, who bundled home a loose ball from close range in the first half and Nano Ottley in the second.

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Third Physical Literacy workshop to help develop youth in sports

September 27, 2016 by
Group work at the launch of the Long Term Athlete Development and Physical Literacy workshop in February 2016. Photo: BVIOC

Group work at the launch of the Long Term Athlete Development and Physical Literacy workshop in February 2016. Photo: BVIOC

The third Physical Literacy workshop is underway, running from September 27 – 28 at the Fort Burt Hotel Conference room.

The workshop, organized by the BVI Olympic Committee and conducted by Drew Mitchell, Director of Physical Literacy for the Sport for Life Society in Canada, is directed at sports coaches and representatives of the territory’s national sport federations as well as day-care and pre-school teachers and managers, health care providers and elderly care givers.

“Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.” – The International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014

Research shows that without the development of Physical Literacy, many children and youth withdraw from physical activity and sport and turn to more inactive and/or unhealthy choices during their leisure time.

Miss Beverlie Brathwaite, an Education Officer attached to the Ministry of Education sees Physical Literacy as a positive vehicle to champion the cause for a healthier nation and success in the classroom.

“Just as there are basic skills in literacy and numeracy which, when mastered, help students to become competent and motivated, we now know that there are basic skills in movement which have the same effect on students’ confidence, competence and motivation. Also, since there is growing research evidence of the positive link between physical activity and academic success, we see this exposure to Physical Literacy as a gateway to both healthy lives and academic success for our students.”

This workshop aims to also give assistance to the selected sports of Football, Rugby, Tennis, Sailing, Basketball, Athletics, Archery and Swimming as they continue the task to complete a Long Term Athlete Development pathway for their sport.

The first session took place in February and covered the key factors pertinent to athlete development and the 5 basic ‘S’s of training and performance – Stamina (Endurance), Strength, Speed, Skill, and Suppleness (Flexibility).

The second session, which took place in May, focused on discussing the project outlines in the areas of Sport, Health and Education that followed on from the first workshop.

The Physical Literacy Workshops are supported by the Sport for Life Society of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health.

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